This week’s neighborhood drawing features Polcari’s Coffee on the corner of Salem and Parmenter Streets. Polcari’s Coffee has been around since 1932. It was started by Anthony Polcari, who came to the United States from Italy when he was twenty years old. The shop is now run by Bobby Eustace, who took from Ralph Polcari, Read More…
Polcari’s Coffee on the corner of Salem and Parmenter Streets in the North End was recently featured on the YouTube channel OnlyGood TV. Shop owner Bobby Eustace narrates this 8-minute video where he talks about the history of the 87-year-old shop. Eustace took over the shop from Ralph Polcari, son of the founder, Anthony Polcari. Read More…
When Boston’s North End natives consider which landmarks reflect the “old world flavor” of the vibrant neighborhood, Polcari’s Coffee on Salem Street customarily falls atop of their list. With the rest of the community continuously modernizing alongside the city itself, Polcari’s has steadfastly conserved the original ambiance of the North End. At twenty years old, Read More…
A classic Summer standard in Boston’s North End is Polcari’s famous lemon slush at the corner of Salem & Parmenter streets. Jerry Cordasco captures the above photo while Joy-Filled Days says, “For around $2 you can purchase the best lemon Italian ice in Boston.” “Neighborhood Photo” is a regular feature on NorthEndWaterfront.com. Did you take Read More…
Look who is featured in the October 2013 issue of Country Living Magazine … Bobby Eustace of Polcari’s Coffee! Thanks to Ida Culhane for submitting the image.
Enjoy solving this night scene picture puzzle of Polcari’s Coffee and the Sulmona Meat Market on the corner of Parmenter & Salem Streets. I heard the last jigsaw puzzle was a little tough, so there are only 60 pieces in this one. [Your web browser does not support frames or is currently configured not to Read More…
“The Chew” correspondent Evette Rio visits Boston’s North End, spending some time at various eateries around the neighborhood. Polcari’s Coffee – Nicky explains how to shop in the North End. Parziale’s Bakery – Dino DiFronzo and Augustine Parziale explain how their family brought pizza to Boston from Naples in 1907 and continue to serve it Read More…
Bobby Eustace from Polcari’s Coffee serves up Italian Ice to the Travel Channel’s Andrew Zimmem who then heads over to Caffe Paradiso to see Antoinette and Adrianna DeStefano. (Watch the full clip.) Also, see Maria’s Pastry in a separate Travel Channel clip with the Top 5 Highlights in Boston. H/T to Matt Black for emailing Read More…
If you have walked down Salem St. at night, you probably have noticed how storefront roll down doors have turned into neighborhood art, courtesy of local artist Nate Swain. Shown above is Polcari’s door where an antique photo image is printed on sticky vinyl. Up the block at Rabia’s, the four roll down doors Read More…